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LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
JERAMY CHAPDELAINE, MAYOR
AARON PAMMA, VICE MAYOR
ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
NANCY SANTANA, COUNCILMEMBER
BOB WOTEN, COUNCILMEMBER
BENJAMIN MOODY,
CITY MANAGER
NICOLE ROSSER,
CITY ATTORNEY
Meeting called to order by Mayor Chapdelaine at Live Oak City Council Chambers, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, CA at 6:02 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Woten, Santana, Hernandez, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pamma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Woten delivered the invocation.
CORRECTIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY There were no corrections or changes to the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
There were no presentations or recognitions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Rick Dais.
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
MOTION! APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: WOTEN)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: August 19, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
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Annual AB 1600 (Development Impact Fees) Fund Report
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a report for the Council.
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, and Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director, addressed questions from the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION: ACCEPT THE ANNUAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND ADOPT FINDINGS THAT FUNDS HELD LONGER THAN FIVE YEARS ARE NEEDED FOR FUTURE PROJECTS.
(MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: WOTEN)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Authorizing the Acceptance and Execution of Proposition 64 Grant - Live Oak Pool Rehabilitation Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, provided a report for the Council.
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, addressed questions from the Council.
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Rick Dais.
MOTION: 1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF THE PROPOSITION 64 GRANT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS TO ADMINISTER AND
IMPLEMENT THE GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED WITH THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS; AND 2)
AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO AMEND THE FY2026-27 BUDGET TO BE ABLE TO EXPEND AND RECEIVE FUNDING FOR THE PROPOSITION 64 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 INCLUDING ANY OTHER NECESSARY ACTIONS TO ALLOCATE THE FUNDING FOR USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES.
(MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: WOTEN)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Resolution No. 28-2026.
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Stormwater Analysis - Professional Services Agreement
Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, provided a report for the Council.
Jeff Rabo, City Engineer, addressed questions from the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION: 1} AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A STANDARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, WITH WEST YOST, FOR CITY STORMWATER ANALYSIS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,000, WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $29,000 WITHIN THE STORM DRAIN CONNECTION FEES
FUND, WHERE SUFFICIENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Nuisance Ordinance Update
Jaspreet Kaur, Community and Economic Development Director Jaspreet Kaur, Community and Economic Development Director, provided a report for the Counci l.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION: 1) WAIVE THE SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE; AND 2) ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE LIVE OAK MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 8 CHAPTER 8.24, NUISANCE ABATEMENT CODE, AND REPEAL TITLE 14, NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PROGRAM. (MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: WOTEN)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Ordinance No. 590.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT A GENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda for Council consideration and action.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER City Manager Benjamin Moody provided an update regarding the need for repairs to Fire Engine 5 and reported that Fire Engine 6, which was deployed to assist with fires in Monterey County, has returned, with the City expecting reimbursement for the deployment. Mr. Moody also provided an update on Sutter County's proposed countywide revenue measure, which includes a planned 1% allocation for the cities of Live Oak and Yuba City.
The item is scheduled for Sutter County's September 8th Board of Supervisors meeting, with the City expected to bring it forward at its September 16th meeting. 93Q has requested an interview with Sutter County CAO, Mr.
Moody, and the Yuba City City Manager regarding the status of things as well as the Measure G citywide effort.
The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for September 15th to consider the use permit for the ARCO gas station and drive throughs for Sonic and Buffalo Wild Wings. McDonalds is expected to proceed shortly thereafter and are ready to submit building plans. Mr. Moody also provided an update on the Live Oak Fall
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Festival, which will be held on a Thursday evening this year rather than the traditional full Saturday event with a parade due to resource and support limitations. The City will work to communicate earlier regarding future event support and hopes to make the event successful this year while expanding and improving it in future years.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Santana inquired about the downsizing of the Live Oak Fall Festival this year and expressed support for bringing the festival back next year and continuing it in future years.
Vice Mayor Pamma also commented on the festival and emphasized the importance of informing the community that support and volunteers are needed, encouraging residents to step up and help make the event successful.
Counciimernber \;Voten discussed his attendance at the Regional Housing ft,uthority Board of Commissioners meeting and shared his hope that the Live Oak Fall Festival can be revitalized with additional activities for children and maintain a more personal, community-based atmosphere.
Mayor Chapdelaine reported on his attendance at the Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting and expressed his hope that the City and community can work together to bring back the festival and parade next year and return the event to a more community-based event. Mayor Chapdelaine also reported on his attendance at the Sacramento Area Council of Governments and subcommittee meetings, recognized staff for their efforts in securing grant funding, and provided an update on grant applications currently in the queue.
Lastly, Mayor Chapdelaine noted that a Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting is scheduled for the following week.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 7:30 pm.